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FLX380 FlexTester3 OTDR with LinkMap

The AFL FLX380 FlexTester3 is the world’s smallest, lightest, most complete single mode fiber optic test set. It combines highperformance, multi-wavelength OTDR/PON OTDR, Source, Power Meter, VFL and PON Power Meter in a rugged, hand-held package.

With 42 dB dynamic range, best-in-class event, attenuation, and PON dead zones, LinkMap with pass/fail analysis, macrobend and splitter detection, launch quality check, plus AFL’s unique ServiceSafe® and Wave ID features, the FLX380 FlexTester3 Series offers an unmatched combination of optical test functions, ease-of-use, portability, and value.

Description

Over 1000 OTDR test results (Telcordia SR-4731 .SOR file format) may be saved in the FLX380’s internal 4GB memory. Stored OTDR and OPM results may be transferred to PC via Bluetooth or USB. Windows® compatible TRM® 2.0 Test Results Manager software is included for OTDR and Power Meter results viewing, analysis, and professional report generation.

New LinkMap™ Simplifies Network Troubleshooting
Using the FLX380’s new LinkMap capability, even novice users can troubleshoot optical networks like a pro! LinkMap interprets the tested network and presents an icon-based view of network elements clearly identifying fiber start, end, connectors, splices, splitters, and macrobends. Loss and reflectance of network elements is compared to user-settable pass/fail thresholds and displayed with clear pass/fail indications. Users can instantly toggle between LinkMap and Trace view at the press of a button.

With launch quality check, integrated macrobend and splitter event detection, FLX380 OTDRs offer even greater ease-of-use. FlexTester3 OTDRs also provide a Link Summary showing end-to-end link length, loss, loss/distance and ORL.

ServiceSafe® Testing on Live PONs
In FTTx PONs, troubleshooting a faulty fiber connection from one out-of-service subscriber’s location using a 1310/1550 nm OTDR could disrupt service to active subscribers. AFL’s ServiceSafe feature alerts the OTDR user to the presence of live traffic and prevents the OTDR from initiating service-disrupting tests at 1310/1550 nm. FLX380-303 and -304 models measure downstream power levels at 1490 nm and/or 1550 nm, and allow the user to initiate an OTDR test using a non-disruptive 1625 nm or 1650 nm OTDR wavelength. Using AFL-patented technology (US patent 8,411,259), live PON OTDR testing is performed through the same optical port used for 1310/1550 nm OTDR testing, eliminating unnecessary connector wear and tear and shortening test time.

Fast, error-free Loss Tests using Wave ID
All FLX380s integrate an Optical Laser Source (OLS) and Optical Power Meter (OPM) supporting AFL’s unique Wave ID capability. With Wave ID, the OPM automatically synchronizes to a single or multi-wavelength Wave ID optical signal sent by another FLX380, OFL280, or AFL hand-held OLS. The OPM automatically determines which wavelengths are sent and measures power and loss at each wavelength, saving significant test time and eliminating setup errors. The integrated OLS and OPM also generate and detect fiber-identifying tones to enable positive fiber identification before disconnecting fibers during maintenance.

OPM results may be saved using the same file-naming convention applied to OTDR results. Saved OPM results may be recalled and viewed or uploaded to TRM for report generation.

Create Professional Test Reports using TRM® 2.0
Saved OTDR and OPM results may be uploaded to PC, viewed and analyzed using the included TRM 2.0 Test Results Manager software. With TRM’s report generation wizard, users can easily create professional, customized fiber acceptance test reports.

General
Size (in boot) 20.1 x 13.0 x 5.3. cm (7.9 x 5.1 x 2.1 in)
Weight 0.8 kg
Operational Temperature -10 °C to +50 °C, 0 to 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20 °C to +60 °C, 0 to 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Power Rechargeable Li-Ion or AC adapter
Battery Life 13.5 hours, Telcordia test conditions
12.5 hours, backlight on, continuous test
Display LCD, 320 x 240, 3.5 in (89 mm), color, high-contrast transflective with backlight and AR coating.
OTDR
Emitter Type Laser
Safety Class Class 1 FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Fiber Type Single-mode
Available Wavelengths 1310/1490/1550/1625/1650 nm
Wavelength Tolerance ±20/±20/±20/±10/±10 nm
Dynamic Range FLX380-300: 42/42 dB @1310/1550
FLX380-302: 41/38/41 dB @1310/1490/1550
FLX380-303: 41/41/38 dB @1310/1550/1625
FLX380-304: 41/41/38 dB @1310/1550/1650
Event Dead Zone 0.8 m
Attenuation Dead Zone 2.5 m
PON Dead Zone 30 m
Pulse widths 5, 10, 30, 100, 300 ns; 1, 3, 10, 20 μs
Range Settings 250 m to 240 km
Data Points Up to 30,000
Data Point Spacing 5.0 cm (range <1.5 km);
Range/30,000 (range >1.5 km)
Group Index of Refraction 1.4000 to 1.7000
Distance Uncertainty (m) ±(1 + 0.003% x distance + data point spacing)
Linearity ±0.05 dB/dB
Trace File Format Telcordia SR-4731 Issue 2
Trace File Storage Medium 4 GB internal memory (>1000 traces)
Data Transfer to PC USB cable or Bluetooth® wireless
PON OTDR Modes To Splitter, Through Splitter, Expert
Standard OTDR Modes Full Auto, Expert, Real Time
OPTICAL LASER SOURCE (OLS)
Emitter Type Laser
Safety Class Class I, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Fiber Type Single-mode
Available Wavelengths 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm
Wavelength Tolerance ±20 nm (1310/1490/1550)
±10 nm (1625/1650)
Spectral Width (FWHM) 5 nm (maximum)
Internal Modulation 270 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, CW
Wave ID Compatible with AFL Optical Power Meters and Light Sources
Output Power Stability ±0.2 dB
Output Power -1 dBm ±1.5 dB
PON POWER METER FOR SINGLE-MODE ONLY
Calibrated Wavelengths 1490, 1550 nm
Detector Type Filtered InGaAs
Isolation >40 dB
Measurement Range +23 to -50 dBm
Accuracy ±0.5 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
Measurement Units dBm or Watts (nW, μW, mW)
OPTICAL POWER METER
Calibrated Wavelengths 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 nm
Detector Type InGaAs
Measurement Range +23 to -50 dBm
Tone Detect Range +3 to -35 dBm
Wavelength ID Range +3 to -35 dBm
Accuracy ±0.25 dB
Resolution 0.01 dB
Measurement Units dB, dBm or Watts (nW, μW, mW)
VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR (VFL)
Emitter Type Visible red laser, 650 ±20 nm
Safety Class Class II FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, IEC 60825-1: 2007-03
Output Power (nominal) 0.8 mW into single-mode fiber
Modes CW, 2 Hz flashing

Features

  • 3rd generation hand-held, all-in-one OTDR, Source, Power Meter, VFL
  • Icon-based LinkMap™ display with pass/fail for easy network analysis
  • Patented in- or out-of-service testing from a single port
  • 42/42 dB dynamic range @1310/1550 nm; test up to 1×128 PON
  • Industry-leading 0.8/2.5/30 m event/attenuation/PON dead zones
  • ServiceSafe® live PON detection and OTDR test without service disruption
  • Integrated OLS/OPM with Wave ID reduces test time 80% and eliminates setup errors
  • Rugged, hand-held and lightweight (<1 kg)
  • High-contrast display: clear and bright, even in direct sunlight
  • Industry leading battery life: over 12 hours operation from a single charge
  • It’s all about speed: with Instant On, you’re ready to test in <5 sec

Applications

  • Certify new FTTx PON or point-to-point fiber installations, including splice, splitter and connector loss and reflectance, end-to-end length, loss and optical return loss (ORL).
  • Troubleshoot live FTTx PONs, including live PON detection and PON power measurements plus live PON OTDR testing at 1625 or 1650 nm.
  • Complete multi-wavelength end-to-end insertion loss tests faster and eliminate setup errors using AFL’s Wave ID loss test feature.
  • Generate stable optical source signals (CW, Wave ID or fiber-identifying tones) using the integrated Optical Laser Source.
  • Trace fibers or locate fiber bends or breaks using the VFL (visible red laser).

Models

FlexTester3 Series is offered in four models to best suit your application requirements:

  • FLX380-304: Verify both in-service (live) and out-of-service FTTx networks from a single port. Includes 1310/1550/1650 nm live PON OTDR with integrated PON Power Meter.
  • FLX380-303: Similar to FLX380-304, but with 1625 nm filtered Live PON OTDR, instead of 1650 nm.
  • FLX380-302: Complete out-of-service testing at all FTTx PON wavelengths (1310/1490/1550 nm).
  • FLX380-300: Lowest cost, high-performance, all-in-one 1310/1550 nm OTDR for out-of-service installation testing or troubleshooting on both FTTx PON and point-to-point fiber optic networks.

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